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Esprit du Roi vs Jaish

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 294 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaish takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Esprit du Roi

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Jaish

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Esprit du Roi2/7
Jaish5/7
Ratings & consensus
Jaish
Community sentiment
Esprit du Roi
Longevity
Jaish
Sillage & projection
Jaish
Value for money
Jaish
Versatility
Jaish
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's
JaishRasasi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%
Category winnerJaishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

180 votes

43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityJaish

SillageJaish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value82
Category winnerJaishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
warm spicy65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
Top
Woodsy NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderClary Sage
Heart
RoseGeraniumJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer26
Fall100
Winter74
Day46
Night100
Category winnerJaishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
Men78
Unisex11
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,429

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#13,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Jaish by Rasasi is a potent woody fragrance for those who appreciate a dense, aromatic profile. It opens with bright citrus and lavender before settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The base is heavy on sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar, creating an earthy trail. It works best for men and women seeking a sturdy, e…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Esprit du Roi or Jaish?

Jaish takes 5 of 7 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Jaish is rated 3.98/5 from 56 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Jaish for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Jaish?

Jaish lasts longest (Jaish 73/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Jaish?

Jaish projects furthest (Jaish 66/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Jaish smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Esprit du Roi or Jaish better for summer or winter?

For summer, Esprit du Roi is the stronger pick. For winter, Jaish is the stronger pick. Jaish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Jaish?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Jaish has top notes of Woodsy Notes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

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